2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,



Ver. 2. Lovers of their own selves] This sinful self-love is the root of all the rest that follow in this black beadroll.



Boasters] Or, arrogant, as that Pyrgopolynices, Isa_10:8-11, Thrasonical {a} Lamech, Gen_4:23, where he brags and goes on to out dare God himself. Spaniards are said to be impudent braggers, and extremely proud in the lowest ebb of fortune.



{a} Resembling Thraso or his behaviour; given to or marked by boasting; bragging, boastful, vainglorious. ŒD